Kahakai Elementary School vs Kealakehe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kahakai Elementary School
Kailua-Kona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
Kealakehe High School
Kailua-Kona · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,401 students
| Measure | Kahakai Elementary School Kailua-Kona, Hawaii | Kealakehe High School Kailua-Kona, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 182 | #30 of 41 |
| National rank | #27967 of 50,301 | #10365 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 507 | 1,401 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 1,401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 26% |
| city | Kailua-Kona | Kailua-Kona |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kahakai Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 42.4).
- •Kahakai Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 26%).
- •Kealakehe High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •Kealakehe High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 56.4%).
- •Kahakai Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.1).
- •Kealakehe High School is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 507.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kahakai Elementary School better than Kealakehe High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kahakai Elementary School ranks higher (45.9 vs 42.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kahakai Elementary School and Kealakehe High School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Kailua-Kona and Kailua-Kona in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kahakai Elementary School: 507. Kealakehe High School: 1,401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kahakai Elementary School and Kealakehe High School rank in Hawaii?
Kahakai Elementary School is 124th of 182 and Kealakehe High School is 30th of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).